Westinghouse researches fuel cells for utility power or cogeneration

The tubular solid oxide fuel cell is a power generation technology which promises the clean and efficient utilization of fossil fuel and other user benefits. These benefits include: electrical efficiency greater than 50 percent; virtually unlimited plant site selection as a result of low emissions and make-up water requirements; factory manufactured modular packages which reduce plant lead time, minimize site erection costs, permit high levels of quality control, and enhance user planning flexibility to better match load growth and minimize capital exposure; and enhanced versatility through fuel adaptability and waste heat recoverability